As of Monday the Legacy Pub, 3230 Daugherty Dr., in Lafayette will be the fourth restaurant in Indiana to officially serve the mythical patty.

Sandy Tyrie, who owns the pub with her husband, Jeff Tyrie, said they've been doing a slow roll-out of the burger, vetting it with local vegetarians, vegans and restaurant regulars. So far, she added, the reception has been overwhelmingly positive.

The Impossible Burger tastes like is meat but is made from plant matter.(Photo: Impossible Foods)

In many cases the customers most intrigued by the patty are red meat enthusiasts who have been advised by doctors to cut back their meat intake. Tyrie said the fact that it's already a hit with non-vegetarians speaks to the quality of the burger.

"It really does taste like meat," she said. "I know that's impossible for most meat eaters to believe."

Sarah Gotlund, a member of the Tippecanoe Vegetarian Network, said she's tried the Impossible Burger at Legacy.

"I haven’t had meat in a long time, but I’ll say it’s one of the best vegan burger options. My husband had it, too, and he was worried they gave us a meat burger," Gotlund said.

The Impossible Burger is not the first item on Legacy's menu that offers a meat substitution. Tyrie said she and her husband also try to be sensitive to other dietary restrictions like dairy and gluten allergies.

"Not only can you eat healthy, but Legacy is a place where an entire group can go and, regardless of dietary choices or restrictions, there is something on the menu to eat," Tyrie said. "We want to be everyone's neighborhood pub."

The Tyries used to own Legacy Pub, formerly Hunters Pub Southside, with Matthew Hunter, who passed away a few years ago.

Tyrie said they renamed the pub in Hunter's honor, to pay tribute to his legacy. A lot of people think the place has changed because the name did, Tyrie said, but it's the same welcoming environment with quality food, drinks and service. And, of course, now they have the Impossible Burger.